And so it begins...

Tomorrow my summer journey begins. I leave for the great state of Colorado for the next 2 months, goodbye Texas heat, I won't miss you!!!! I have the opportunity to serve through Go Now Missions as a summer missionary in Ft. Collins/Loveland Colorado, where I will be working with several different church planters.

 I  have been fervently trying to spiritually prepare for this journey, and needless to say there were still some points in the last few weeks where I had moments of feeling inadequate. But I was immediately comforted in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 where it says “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." It doesn't matter how prepared I feel or not, God will use me despite of my failings, He will still be glorified if I can't remember a certain verse reference or if I flub something up in my testimony. He is not dependent on me, I will be used to His glory regardless of my imperfections. Whoo! That definitely takes some of the pressure off :) However, That is not an excuse for me to be stagnant in my spiritual growth, but rather it is a reason for me to feel adequate THROUGH Christ.

Following Jesus isn't about trying harder, it's about resting harder. If we're honest though, the latter is the more difficult one. Fortunately, I can confidently say that I am resting in my Jesus as I take this step this summer. I'm striving for my reliance on God’s guidance to be radical and selfless and bold. I want to redefine what this world says is possible and rewrite the books of possibility in His name. I want to wake up every morning and say to God, “USE ME! Use me however You need. Use me in whatever capacity, with whatever challenges, and under whatever scrutiny You know that I can handle. Fill me with Your limitless strength and energy and use me as Your tool!”

Be praying for the preparation of hearts, and the willingness of minds as I enter into this special time of ministry this summer. Be praying for my own heart as I grow and depend more heavily on Jesus. Pray for boldness. Pray for humility. I can't wait to see how God moves this summer, I will be updating weekly with stories and prayer requests. Love y'all.